Playing the Game

I worried about his bruised ego,
Hurting for him as all mothers do.
Until words he said then
Seldom uttered by men,
"Mom, the other side likes to win too."


won hm
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Haick Avatar
February 24, 2010 at 10:14 AM
My congratulations on your win in the contest, Joyce! This is really good. Peace, love, Audrey
Anderson Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Joyce, Congratulations on your win in the contest. ....Jimmy
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February 19, 2010 at 5:24 AM
nicely reiterated, Mom! Another poet in the making to learn from. congratulations, Joyce to you and your son . Robert
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February 18, 2010 at 3:30 AM
Bravo and drum rolls! Joyce, your poem Received Honorable Mention in the Poetry Soup member contest SPORT'S MAD? Sponsored by: Brian Strand. On, what wisdom can be learned from children. Well said! Smiles, Dane Ann
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February 17, 2010 at 5:11 PM
congrats on the win!!That is a great attitude!!
Jordan Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Joyce congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, God Bless, mj
Strand Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Joyce.Rgds Brian.My latest contest Poulter's Measure is now open.
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February 16, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Great Limerick! I like the wisdom and compassion of the son! All the best, Krista
Kendrick Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Beautiful and great memory of a mom. Shows character that so many don't have and never will have to their credit. Sara
Hilliker Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 7:04 AM
Smart boy. Congratulations. Very cute Limerick.
Strand Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Joyce.Rgds Brian
Kelly Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Joyce , it sounds like the boy became a man , when learning , there are 2 sides to the coin . Nice picture of a sporting game !! ....
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